Purifying by adding liquid chlorine bleach
Treat water by adding liquid household bleach, such as Clorox or Purex or anyother commercial brand.
Household bleach is typically between 5.25 percent and 8.25 percent chlorine. Read the label and check thsi BEFORE USING.
Avoid using bleaches that contain perfumes, dyes and other additives. These are typeical of most household products Be sure to read the label before use of the water will be contaminated.
Cloudy water should be filtered before adding bleach. This is best undertaken by placing the water through such things as a good coffee filter the storing in a clean container. Do not use containers that have had fuels, oils and other chemicals in previously as these will be nearly impossible to remove the contaminants from.
Add the amount of bleach according to the table below.
Mix thoroughly and let stand for at least 60 minutes before drinking.
Treating water with household bleach containing 5.25-8.25 percent chlorine. Drops indicated as drops from something like an eye dropper (pippet)
Volume of Water to be Treated Bleach Solution to Add
1 quart/1 liter - 5 drops
1/2 gallon/2 quarts/2 liters - 10 drops
1 gallon -1/4 teaspoon
5 gallons - 1 teaspoon
10 gallons - 2 teaspoons
data is in line with that produced by Washington state Deparment of Health
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NO. If you count death as being detoxified, then yes.
Yes you can and if you would survive you will have big damages done to your body everywhere the bleach has touched you inside.
Could you put a drop of Clorox bleach in your own drinking water? yes, it's technically possible. However, it should not be done. Bleach is poisonous. Cleaning a puppy's water bowl with bleach is acceptable, as long as the bleach evaporates (dries) before water is put in.
Any standing water can get areas that mold grows, along with bacteria. If not used for drinking, you could add a CAP (using the lid) of bleach for every 10 gallons. The bleach will help prevent organisms from growing. You should also empty the tank every few months and scrub it with dish detergent and water. Cleaning mold with bleach does not kill mold; it only turns green or black mold to a bleached white color but the mold remains unless it is scrubbed out.
To sanitize a drinking fountain, you can use a bucket of water and add some bleach to it. Use this mix to wipe down the water fountain. Cleaning of a water fountain should be done every week.
Clorox
Since it takes about 1/2 an ounce for 30 gallons and 1 ounce for 60 gallons respectively, I would presume about 3/4 of an ounce for 55 Gallons of water...This is from a website I found to determine the same inquiry. There is some room for discussion, the total they give to start off with doesn't equal the end result they say is capable with 1 gallon of BLEACH. So...I would consult with someone at the Red Cross in your local area and they should be able to confirm these figures.
DO NOT use household bleach it will dissolve it. Buy prelightener and peroxide.
No. Bleach can contain a number of substances depending on the type. You should never mix ammonia with bleach; they can react to form a deadly gas.
To effectively disinfect water using bleach, you should add 8 drops of bleach per gallon of water.
A person should never drink bleach. People or animals don't drink bleach because it's incredibly poisonous and is very acidic. If a person does ingest bleach, they should get help immediately or they will surely die.
The time it takes to run the bleach out of well water can vary depending on factors such as the amount of bleach used, water flow rate, and well size. Typically, flushing the system with clean water for several hours to a few days should be enough to remove the bleach and ensure the water is safe for use. It's recommended to test the water for residual bleach before using it for drinking or other purposes.